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Articles in December, 1998 issue of Crain's Chicago Business
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BP SET TO GET EXTRA MILEAGE OUT OF AMOCO: COST-CUTTER BROWNE WILL FIND PLENTY TO TRIM.
by CROWN, JUDITH -
ZINC GLIMMERS ON THE GOLD COAST.
by SPISELMAN, ANNE -
AMA'S FINANCIAL HEALTH DECLINES: SUNBEAM SETTLEMENT, SLIDING MEMBERSHIP HURT '98 RESULTS.(American Medical Association)
by SOMASUNDARAM, MEERA -
FINANCIAL SERVICE FIRMS PUTTING MONEY INTO EDUCATION -- LITERALLY: NEW PROGRAM AIMS TO TEACH INVESTING, SAVING CONCEPTS.
by LITTMAN, MARGARET -
WITH NO MIRACLE IN SIGHT, ST. PAUL SHOULD LOOK TO SELL.
by REED, ROBERT -
ONLINE BANKING ZAPS COMMUNITY LENDING: INTERNET PUSH MAY GUT FEDERAL REINVESTMENT LAW.
by JOHNSSON, JULIE -
PEOPLE: WORK ON IPO LAUNCH EARNS MARIN A VP POST AT KEEBLER.
by REWICK, C. J. -
ILLINOIS ROADS TAKING HEAVY TOLL ON DRIVERS.(Column)
by CAPPO, JOE -
HUMANA DOCS BUY MENTAL HEALTH BIZ: YORK TO COMPETE WITH LOCAL PROVIDERS.
by SOMASUNDARAM, MEERA -
PEOPLE: NEW UIC HEALTH SCHOOL DEAN FOCUSES ON TEAM APPROACH.
by HINZ, GREG -
A ROUGH RIDE AHEAD: FORECAST FOR '99: ONLY 1.5% LOCAL GROWTH AND PLENTY OF BIZ WORRIES FOR CEOS.
by JOHNSSON, JULIE -
PANNING FOR GOLD IN THE RUST BELT: BEGEL'S MANUFACTURING HODGEPODGE IS PAYING OFF.
by CROWN, JUDITH -
HAPPY NEW YEAR? AN INFLUX OF LIQUOR SUPERSTORES UNCORKS A SPIRITED BATTLE WITH LOCAL INDEPENDENT RETAILERS.
by MURPHY, H. LEE -
THIS CHRISTMAS IS ANYTHING BUT MERRY AT SEARS: SALES ARE STUCK; SCENT OF LAYOFFS, CUTS FILLS THE AIR.
by MORRELL, LISA -
JOY TO THE DOW; CHARITIES GO `WOW': STRONG MARKET FUELS INCREASE IN NON-PROFIT DONATIONS.
by LITTMAN, MARGARET - COMED COAL PLANTS: Consortium makes $2.1-bail. bid.
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RANDOM WALK: CAN YOU KEEP UP WITH YOUR CAR'S LIFESTYLE?
by KNAPP, KEVIN -
NICHE MARKETER NOW DIALING FOR DOLLARS: SELLING ADS ON LONG-DISTANCE SERVICE.
by BORDEN, JEFF -
BUCK MULLS DEVELOPMENT NEAR O'HARE: 25-ACRE PROJECT SEEN AS `FOCAL POINT' FOR GO-GO ROSEMONT.
by CORFMAN, THOMAS A. -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 7 OF 10: EXCHANGES' OPTIONS NARROW AS RIVALS GAIN STEAM.
by STRAHLER, STEVEN R. -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 2 OF 10: OHIO BANK STAKES CLAIM TO FIRST NBD.
by JOHNSSON, JULIE -
SWINGING FOR AN AD HIT IN MINOR LEAGUES: TRUE NORTH UNIT TOUTS SPONSORSHIPS.
by BORDEN, JEFF -
MARKET BIG ON INTERNET COMPANIES: BUT OTHER LOCAL FIRMS TAKE BEATING AFTER LOW EARNINGS.
by KNAPP, KEVIN -
BREAD AND CIRCUSES ADD TO STORES' ALLURE: MAG MILE NEWCOMERS UP THE VOLUME.
by MORRELL, LISA -
COMED ADDS ALL NON-NUCLEAR UNITS TO SALE LIST.
by CROWN, JUDITH -
SECOND-TIER BUYOUTS REVISE ACCOUNTING BIZ BALANCE SHEET: CONSOLIDATION TREND EXTENDS TO MID-SIZED FIRMS.
by SOMASUNDARAM, MEERA -
SAVARIN IS MORE THAN JUST A NAME.
by SPISELMAN, ANNE -
TALKING SPORTS: WHY IT'S TIME FOR BEARS' WANNSTEDT TO THROW IN TOWEL.
by MINKOFF, RANDY -
READ ALL 'BOUT IT, ON SELECTED DAYS: TRIB'S MARKETING THRUST: PUSHING STRONGER EDITIONS.
by BORDEN, JEFF - HOSPITALS SEEK SLICE OF ILL. TOBACCO KITTY.
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PROFILE: ELGIN DEVELOPER BUILDS FAR FROM MADDENING CROWD.
by KNAPP, KEVIN -
NO REASON TO PARTY FOR DISCOUNT CHAIN: FACTORY CARD FALTERS, NOW EYES CUTS.(Company Profile)
by REWICK, C. J. -
CRITICS JOIN HANDS TO OPPOSE SBC, AMERITECH DEAL: DIVERSE COALITION AIMS TO WREST BIG CONCESSIONS.
by OLOROSO, ARSENIO, JR. -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 6 OF 10: AT COMED, NEW CEO POWERS UTILITY DOWN.
by CROWN, JUDITH -
UAL MOVES TO OVERTURN FEDERAL TAX RULING.
by MOSKAL, JERRY -
LATEST OUTLET MALL FAD: CAR SHOPPING? PRIME TRIES `DESTINATION' APPROACH.
by CHAPPELL, LINDSAY - EDITORIAL: STEEL USERS MUST WEIGH IN ON IMPORT CONTROVERSY.
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SUBURBAN HOMEBUILDER NEUMANN SCOUTS OUT A NEW NEIGHBORHOOD: BUT WILL MCHENRY EMBRACE FORMULA TESTED IN WILL?
by KNAPP, KEVIN -
BURNETT'S DENTSU DEAL A TEMPORARY SOLUTION: CAPITAL INFUSION MODEST, STRATEGIC DILEMMA REMAINS.
by REWICK, C. J. -
BIDDING SETTLES BACK AFTER AUCTIONER'S IPO: NOW, UBID LOOKS TO BUILD ONLINE BUSINESS STRENGTH.
by OLOROSO JR., ARSENIO - EDITORIAL: RYAN'S FIRST ROAD TEST IS PASSAGE OF NEW TRANSIT BILL.
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PROFILE: STATE BUDGET VET TO CRUNCH NUMBERS FOR GOV.-ELECT RYAN.
by HINZ, GREG -
WESTWARD, YO! FROM NAPERVILLE TO AURORA, OFFICE PARKS, WAREHOUSES DISPLACE CORNFIELDS.
by MURPHY, H. LEE - YACKTMAN FUNDS: Surveying the damage after proxy fight.
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REAL ESTATE REVIEW: TIGHT SUBURBAN OFFICE MARKET SPARKS DEVELOPMENT.
by CORFMAN, THOMAS A. -
WEB FIRM PROSPERS BY HELPING STUDENTS.
by BORDEN, JEFF -
IF SCORN COULD MELT CITY'S SNOW RULES. . .(Column)
by CAPPO, JOE -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 8 OF 10: MACY'S MIRACLE ON BLOCK 37 MELTS AWAY.
by HINZ, GREG -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 9 OF 10: MOTOROLA'S TOUGH MEDICINE.
by OLOROSO JR., ARSENIO -
MCD'S TOP AD EXEC SLATES RETIREMENT: BERGOLD TO LEAVE AFTER MARKETING VACANCY IS FILLED.
by KRAMER, LOUISE -
FOR THE RECORD.
by LYON, PAULA -
CHICAGO OBSERVER.
by STRAHLER, STEVEN R. -
SEARS TAPS INSIDER AS MARKETING CHIEF: COSTELLO, WHO LED `SOFTER SIDE,' GOES TO REPUBLIC IND.
by CUNEO, ALICE Z. -
PENSION ADVISER INVESTS IN NET NICHE: MARQUETTE TO OFFER 401(K) RECOMMENDATIONS ONLINE.
by JACKSON, TED - LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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LESSONS FOR TODAY'S ADMEN FROM BERNBACH AND BURNETT.
by CRAIN, RANCE -
BIDDERS DUEL FOR DEFENDER: LOCAL GROUP'S $12.5-MIL. OFFER COMPETES AGAINST DETROIT DEAL.
by BORDEN, JEFF - Hollinger sells 45 community papers.
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WHAT DALEY ISN'T SAYING ABOUT HIS ORIENTAL MESS.
by SNYDER, DAVID - BANKAMERICA: Maps next steps for private bank.
- EDITORIAL: LIKE NIXON GOING TO CHINA, A CHANCE FOR CHANGE AT CBT.(Editorial)
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YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 10 OF 10: GLOBAL MELTDOWN MAKES LOCAL BIZ SWEAT.
by MERRION, PAUL -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 1 OF 10: BRITISH OIL GIANT GUZZLES AMOCO IN $63-BIL. DEAL.
by CROWN, JUDITH -
NEW CITY LAUNCHING NETWORK FOR ALTERNATIVE PUBS' WEB SITES: TOUTS ADVANTAGES OF JOINT AD SALES AND DEVELOPMENT.
by RIEDMAN, PATRICIA -
COSTLY DOW FUTURES CONTRACTS DISAPPOINT CHI. EXCHANGES: AT CBT, INDEX IS MILESTONE; COLORS ELECTION DEBATE.
by STRAHLER, STEVEN R. -
RED INK PROMPTS METAL MGMT. CUTS.
by GEISELMAN, BRUCE -
ILLINOIS' NEW SENATORIAL PRIVILEGE: BIZ HEARTENED BY FITZGERALD, DURBIN'S PLUM ASSIGNMENTS.
by MERRION, PAUL -
PROFILE: SOFTWARE ENTREPRENEUR CRAFTS TOOLS, AND GIVES THEM AW.
by MERRION, PAUL -
DEMO DERBY: INSURERS PREPARE FOR AUTO ARMAGEDDON IN 2005.
by JOHNSSON, JULIE -
YEAR'S BIGGEST STORIES, 3 OF 10: SBC GETS AMERITECH'S NUMBER IN $70- BIL. DEAL.
by REWICK, C. J.
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